Articles by Michael Le Pard

Wrecking Crew Continues Sheer Power as Jared Mees Maintains Prefect Record in Lexington & Briar Bauman Upholds Perfect Podium Streak With Second-Place Finish LEXINGTON, KY. (JUNE 3, 2019) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive […]

Harley-Davidson Teams with The Rolling Stones

MILWAUKEE (June. 3, 2019) Harley-Davidson and Bravado, Universal Music Group’s merchandise and brand management company, are pleased to announce the launch of a special collection in collaboration with the iconic rock band, The Rolling Stones. […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Extends Contract with MJC Yamaha EMX125 through 2021

It is with great pleasure that Yamaha Motor Europe N.V confirms an extension of contract with the MJC Yamaha EMX125 Team through 2021. Yamaha has formed a special bond with the MJC Yamaha EMX125 outfit […]

HOLLYWOOD STAR EWAN MCGREGOR IS THE AMBASSADOR FOR THE MOTO GUZZI V85TT

HE HOLLYWOOD STAR IS THE AMBASSADOR FOR THE V85TT, THE MOTO GUZZI ALL-TERRAIN TAKEN IN IS MOLAS, IN THE BEAUTIFUL SETTING OF SOUTHERN SARDINIA, SHOTS OF THE NEW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN Mandello del Lario – Ewan McGregor is back […]

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI 1-1 VICTORY AT ROAD AMERICA SUPERBIKES

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 3. Josh Herrin – GSX-R1000 – 4 -1 Toni Elias – GSX-R1000 – 1 – DNF Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing dominated the MotoAmerica Superbike fourth round at the scenic […]

Isle of Man TT Superbike and Supersport action for Ian Hutchinson and David Johnson

Following a disrupted schedule due to weather conditions, racing finally got underway today at the 2019 Isle of Man TT races across the 37.73-mile Mountain Circuit, which saw Ian Hutchinson and David Johnson take part […]

Cameron Beaubier Closes Points Gap in MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at Road America

Cameron Beaubier scored a pair of seconds this weekend at Road America to help close the points gap on the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship leader to just nine points. His teammate Garrett Gerloff crossed the line […]

David Johnson sets third fastest time in Honda TT Superbike qualifying

It’s been a disruptive week on the Isle of Man for the 2019 TT races, with just two qualifying sessions going ahead in seven days. The Honda Racing team with Ian Hutchinson and David Johnson […]

Mees Outlasts Bauman to Stay Perfect at The Red Mile Header

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 2, 2019) – It required two event postponements and an additional day’s delay on top of that, but American Flat Track finally got in its first Mile of the 2019 season with Sunday’s Indian Motorcycle […]

Superb win by Ducati’s Danilo Petrucci at the MotoGP Italian Grand Prix

The Mission Winnow Ducati team enjoyed a Sunday to remember at the Mugello Circuit with Danilo Petrucci claiming the win at the Italian Grand Prix – his maiden victory in MotoGP – in a sprint […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA STAR JARVIS WINS ERZBERGRODEO 2019

Securing a record-equalling fifth victory at the world’s toughest one-day hard enduro, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Graham Jarvis has secured what is arguably the biggest win of his career by topping the 25th running […]

Determined Vinales Collects Championship Points at Demanding Italian GP

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales showed great stamina and character in today‘s sweltering Gran Premio d‘Italia Oakley, riding back from a provisional 12th to take sixth place at the chequered flag. Valentino Rossi was […]

FANTASTIC FOURTH FOR RINS IN MAD MUGELLO GRAND PRIX

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 2. Alex Rins: 4th (+ 0.535) Joan Mir: 12th (+ 20.544) • Alex Rins fights back at the front for 4th. • Joan Mir overcomes setback for great 12th. […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Ferris and Barcia Score A Pair of Top 10s at Thunder Valley

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Dean Ferris and Justin Barcia overcame the elements of high altitude and varying conditions to finish inside the top 10 at Round 3 of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross at […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING CLAIMS A DOUBLE PODIUM AT THUNDER VALLEY

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team produced two career-best finishes on Saturday with double podium finishes from Zach Osborne and Michael Mosiman at Round 3 of the 2019 AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Thunder […]

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Cooper Claims Third-Straight Podium in Colorado

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper grabbed his third-consecutive second-place finish of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Season at the mile-high stop in Lakewood, Colorado, on Saturday, June 1. The opening moto at Thunder […]

Ducati will start the Italian MotoGP from first row with Dovizioso 9th Pirro 12th Petrucci 3rd

The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action today at Mugello Circuit for the Italian Gran Prix qualifiers. In sunny conditions, with 26 degrees in the atmosphere and almost 50 on the tarmac, Danilo Petrucci seized […]

Third and Sixth Row Start for Monster Energy Yamaha at Mugello

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales put up a fight in a hot Q2 and secured 7th place on the grid for tomorrow‘s Gran Premio d‘Italia Oakley. Valentino Rossi aimed to battle his way through […]

Excellent front row for Quartararo at Italian GP

PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team had an excellent Saturday at the Italian GP, with Fabio Quartararo setting the second fastest time in Q2, for a front-row start tomorrow, whilst team-mate Franco Morbidelli claimed fourth for […]

UPHILL BATTLE AWAITS RINS AND MIR AFTER DIFFICULT SATURDAY

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 1. Alex Rins: 13th – 1:46.539 Joan Mir: 20th – 1:47.519 • Alex Rins narrowly misses out in Q1. • Joan Mir getting to grips with Mugello ahead of […]

2019 BMW Motorcycles USA Demo Event Dates and Locations

BMW MOTORRAD EVENTS. Want to get one step closer to riding the BMW Demo Event? Preregister now so that when you arrive, all that’s left is selecting a time to ride one of our available […]

Red Mile Rescheduled for June 2

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 31, 2019) – The 2019 Indian Motorcycle of Lexington Red Mile scheduled to run on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Red Mile has been postponed due to inclement weather and rescheduled for Sunday, June 2, 2019. On-track activity is […]

Team SUZUKI ECSTAR Weekend Action June 1-2

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 31. The first weekend of June has started in practice today for Round 6 of the MotoGP™ championship at Mugello, Italy with Team SUZUKI ECSTAR’s Alex Rins finishing this […]

Italian MotoGP Petrucci 3rd Dovizioso 11th Mugello 13 in Friday’s free practice

The Mission Winnow Ducati team resumed action today at Mugello Circuit for the opening day of the Italian Grand Prix, sixth round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship and home race for the Italian manufacturer. […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Take On First Tuscan Free Practice Sessions

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi completed the first Gran Premio d‘Italia Oakley free practice sessions today. Viñales took a little time in the sunny morning but jumped up to 5th position […]

MUGELLO’S ROLLING HILLS PRODUCE TIGHT TIMES ON DAY 1

May 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 31. Alex Rins: 7th – 1:47.167 (+ 0.435) Joan Mir: 15th – 1:47.579 (+ 0.847) • Alex Rins confident as he clocks top speed. • Joan Mir learning the […]

Italian Desire: New 2020 MV Agusta Superveloce 800

Honestly, I don’t know where to begin on this one. The new 2020 MV Agusta Superveloce 800 brought Motorcycle Art to an all new level when introduced at EIMCA2018. Now MV Agusta will be building […]

10 things to know about the MotoGP Italian Grand Prix at Mugello

May 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After seizing a fantastic double podium in the French Grand Prix at Le Mans with Andrea Dovizioso in second position ahead of his teammate Danilo Petrucci, the Mission Winnow Ducati team is ready to resume […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completes two days of testing at Misano

May 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Misano Adriatico. Before heading to the sixth round of the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Jerez de la Frontera (ESP), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team completed two days of testing at Misano, Italy. […]

2019 Ducati “All Roads Lead to Pikes Peak” Rally

May 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Official Ducati activities in Colorado Springs will build fan momentum for reigning champion Ducati team’s return to Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Ticket packages now available for June 28-30 event by reservation Weekend activities include […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SUCCESS AT THE IRON GIANT

May 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Switching back to hard enduro action following their recent classic enduro outing at Trèfle Lozérien in France, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing head to Austria this weekend for the 25th running of the Erzbergrodeo, round […]

Böhnke takes second victory in German Yamaha YXZ1000R Cup

May 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Christian Böhnke and Renato Heinrich were back in action, taking first and third in round three of the German Yamaha YXZ1000R Cup taking place in Gröningen on 18th May as part of the Endurance Masters […]

American Flat Track To Unleash Its Horsepower On The Red Mile

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 28, 2019) – American Flat Track will at last set the field loose on the first of 2019’s magnificent Miles with this weekend’s Indian Motorcycle of Lexington Red Mile on Saturday, June 1, in Lexington, Ky. […]

HILL SCORES BEST OUTDOOR MX SEASON RESULT AT PALA

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 28. Alex Martin – 250 Class – 10-6 for 6th Place Justin Hill – 450 Class – 8-7 for 7th Place Kyle Peters – 250 Class – 27-20 for […]

ON TO THE FAST AND FERVENT TUSCAN HILLS FOR ROUND SIX

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 29. The superb surroundings of Mugello Circuit will soon be ready to host the sixth round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, bringing with it the usual thrills and […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Make Their Way to Mugello

The Gerno di Lesmo (Italy) based Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team is getting ready for the next challenge of the 2019 MotoGP championship – and it’s a special one! The entire crew, including Valentino Rossi […]

Roger Lee Hayden Returns to Race American Flat Track

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 29, 2019) – Just days before the running of American Flat Track‘s first Mile race of 2019, a new entry to the AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines class is making waves in the […]

Mission Winnow Ducati team ready for its home round, the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello

The Mission Winnow Ducati team is ready to resume action at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello for the Italian Grand Prix, the sixth round in the 2019 MotoGP calendar and home race for the Borgo […]

Cruiser Segment Shocker: BMW Motorrad Concept R18

Tradition, modern design, history, power, elegance. Words that go well together but extremely hard to put into metal. At the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, BMW Motorrad has shocked riders with its re-entry into the cruiser […]

MV AGUSTA SUPERVELOCE 800 WINS THE CONCORSO D’ELEGANZA VILLA D’ESTE 2019 CONCEPT BIKES CLASS

Varese, 27 May 2019 – Exactly 90 years ago the first edition of what would become one of the most prestigious and traditional events in the world for historic vehicles was held on the shores […]

COOPER & SUZUKI EXTEND SERIES LEAD AT DONINGTON BSB

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 28. Richard Cooper – SST – 1-1-2 Bradley Ray – SBK – 17-13-9 Luke Stapleford – SBK – 12-15-10 Richard Cooper extended his National Superstock 1000 Championship lead at […]

Students Finish the 7th Yamaha VR46 Master Camp

Yesterday the 7th Yamaha VR46 Master Camp came to a close with a tour of the VR46 headquarters in Tavullia, followed by the traditional graduation ceremony and many presents. The Yamaha VR46 Master Camp riders […]

Events

First-ever BMW M Festival in North America to be held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

May 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Richmond Hill, ON. True to its motorsport heritage and passion for performance on the track, BMW Canada is bringing the iconic BMW M Festival to the continent for the first time ever from July 13th […]

Alex Olsen reaches the Superstock podium in the BSB with the BMW S 1000 RR

British Superbike Championship: Alex Olsen continues series of podiums in the Superstock class. The third event of the 2019 British Superbike Championship (BSB) season at Donington Park (GBR) included a triple-header with plenty of racing […]

Double Podium Delight for Yamaha in France

May 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus maintained his podium form at the seventh round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Saint Jean d’Angely, France, as the French Grand Prix runner-up. Monster Energy Yamaha Factory […]

Springfield Mile I Rescheduled For a Labor Day Weekend Doubleheader

May 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 26, 2019) – With additional storms called for in the weather forecast, the 2019 Springfield Mile I has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2019. The rescheduled event will provide fans with […]

THOMAS KJER OLSEN THIRD OVERALL AT MXGP OF FRANCE

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S MX2 STAR DIGS DEEP TO SECURE SIXTH PODIUM FINISH OF 2019 Once again securing a place on the overall MX2 class podium, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Thomas Kjer Olsen […]

Springfield Mile Rescheduled for May 27

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 26, 2019) – The 2019 Springfield Mile I scheduled to run on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds has been postponed due to inclement weather and rescheduled for Monday, May 27, 2019. On-track activity is currently scheduled […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia Back In Top-10 At Fox Raceway

The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship made its Southern California stop at Fox Raceway in Pala, California this weekend and Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia collected another top-10 finish with a 7-10 […]

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Cooper and Ferrandis On The Podium at Fox Raceway

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team’s Justin Cooper claimed another moto win on his way to second overall at the return of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series to Fox Raceway in Pala, California. His […]

TT Ace Janisch Strikes Again with Springfield TT Victory

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 25, 2019) – Jesse Janisch (No. 132 Roof Systems Dallas TX/Öhlins Yamaha YZ450F) not only furthered his claim as the preeminent TT master of American Flat Track’s Roof Systems AFT Singles presented by Russ Brown […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING CLAIMS TWO TOP-FIVE FINISHES AT FOX RACEWAY

OSBORNE AND ANDERSON SWAP (4-5) FINISHES FOR FOURTH AND FIFTH OVERALL Round 2 of the 2019 AMA Pro Motocross Championship made its way back to Southern California on Saturday for the return of the Fox […]

Ducati Island to Offer Unprecedented Thrills at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca During World Superbike Championship Weekend